Unexpectedly, both Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu were not at home. Regrettably, Feng Qingxue and Lu Jiang could only leave and head to visit Lu Jiang's wartime comrade.
The comrade, named Chen Ming, was ten years older than Lu Jiang and was once his former squad leader.
Now, Chen Ming lived in the county town, not far from Widow Zhao's house.
On the way to visit him, Lu Jiang told Feng Qingxue all about Chen Ming's exploits.
Eight years ago, a battle had cost Chen Ming an arm. He had to retire. After his transition to civilian life, he was rewarded with a position at a grain distribution center because of his military merits, even becoming the center's director.
It's a well-known plum job that earned him respect from villagers near and far.
